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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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